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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.89, 646.43 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.89, 646.43 and 235.83 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.89 : 646.43 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.89/646.43 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.89x = 646.43 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.89x = 152,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,446.41/430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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